【正文】 of the classroom and have to face the tough （艱難的） reality of your first job. You may feel confused because you find everything there is totally different. But stay calm and learn the following tips that may help you make a good beginning on your career path. ALWAYS ARRIVE AT WORK ON TIME, if not a little earlier. This may help leave a good first impression on your boss and coworkers. DRESS PROPERLY (恰當(dāng)?shù)?). Look around you to see how others are dressed, and dress a little nicer than expected (預(yù)期的 )。 it’s better than being underdressed (穿得過分簡樸 ). LISTEN and OBSERVE (觀察 ). The best piece of advice I received from an employer was to listen and observe before jumping in to suggest changes. STAY AWAY FROM OFFICE GOSSIP (流言蜚語 ). That is not to say you don’t pay attention to what you overhear (無意中聽到 ). That can be helpful. However, don’t get involved in (卷入 之中 ) it. MIND YOUR MANNERS. Smile a lot and be friendly. Remember, you’re new — you kinda (有幾分 ) have to be a sheep (for a little while, anyway). FIND A MENTOR (良師益友 ). Look for someone who is willing to take you under her or his wing on your career path. DON’T PRETEND (假裝 ) TO KNOW THINGS YOU DON’T. However, do your homework. Learn what you need to know. DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS. If you are assigned (分配 ) a project and are not sure how it should be pleted, ask. It’s better to ask before the project is due to begin than to have it delayed because it was done incorrectly. PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO CORPORATE (公司的 ) CULTURE. Keep a positive attitude and an open mind. Learn how things work within your pany. Are relationships formal or friendly? Just do as the Romans do. Tips that may help you make a good beginning on your career path. Always arrive at work on time, if not a little earlier. Dress ___ A properly______. Look around you to see how others are dressed, and dress a little nicer than ____B expected____. Listen and observe. Don’t get involved in _____C_office gossip___. Mind your manners. Find a mentor. Don’t ______D_ pretend to know_____ things you don’t. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. _______E__pay close attention to corporate culture. Task 4 Directions: Read the following letter here. After reading it, you are required to plete the answers that follow the questions (N0. 61 to ). You should write your answers (in no more than 3 words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. (10 points) Dear Sirs, Please allow me to introduce myself: Young Chen, male, 28 years of age and unmarried. I am writing to apply for the position of office clerk advertised in “Yangchen Evening News” of April 9th. After receiving my . from Guangdong University, I worked for three years as an office clerk at China Great Wall Computer Group (Shenzhen) Company. For the last two years I have been a secretary to the General Manager of Haicheng Foodstuffs Company, Ltd. In Shenzhen, I am looking for a position of office clerk to increase my experience in business. I have a wide knowledge of business and thoroughly experiences in all types of office work. Copies of my testimonials（推薦書） are enclosed, and if you are interested in my application, please give me an opportunity of a personal interview at your convenience. Sincerely yours, Young Chen 146. How did Mr. Young know that there is a vacancy(空缺 )？ From Yangchen Evening News 147. What did Young major in when he was in university? . 148. In which city did Young work after his graduation? Computer ShenzhenCompany. 149. How many jobs did Young have before his application? two 150. Why did he want to apply for the new job? to increase my experience Task 1 讀寫教程 Unit 1 P 1113 Directions: In this task there is a passage with five unfinished statements followed by four choices marked A), B), C )and D. You should choose the correct answer and write down your answer on the corresponding Answer Sheet.(5 points) Adjusting to a new job can be a fearful challenge. You’ll meet new people and do new work in a new place. Here are some steps to make the transition smoother. Get to know your colleagues (同事 ). Introduce yourself and ask a few simple questions to start the conversation. Find out what people’s roles are and how long they have been around. Learn your work area. If you share space or equipment with others, learn where it goes and how to care for it. You’ll make a good impression by keeping things tidy and in working order. Clean your workspace, especially if somebody else occupied it previously. Stay a little late the first day, if you need to. Learn your new job. Ask plenty of questions at first. Everybody will understand that you are starting in a new place, and it will show that you’re actively learning. Establish goals and define your objectives. Do this together with your supervisor. He /She may tell you what needs to be done. Listen carefully to instructions and advice that people offer. This will give you direction when you most need it. Talk to your boss. Even if it’s not your favorite activity, municating regularly with your boss is a good way to know if you’re on the right track. Don’t fet that you can ask questions, give a status report (orally or in writing), and ask for feedback and suggestions. Make friends. As you start to develop a professional rapport (交往；融洽關(guān)系 ) with some people, invite them to have coffee or lunch with you someday. Getti